SPP2 - Lesson 3: Introduction to Project Management
in this lesson we will introduce Project Management
Subjects covered in the lesson:
- Defining a Project
- What is project management
- Defining Project Success
- Project Types
- Myths and Truths about project management
- What does a Project Manager do
- What to control
- Project output versus Project Benefits
There are 4 videos in this lesson:
Introduction
Defining Project (Management)
Common Elements:
- One of a Kind
- Temporary
- Constrained
- Change
- Cross Functional
- Uncertainty
Common Elements:
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Techniques
- Tools
Do not Forget:
- ATTITUDE
Project Types
There are multiple ways of classifying projects.
2x2 Classification
- Type of work
- Craft
- Intelect
- type of Product
- Tangible
- Intangible
UCP Model
- Level of Uncertainty
- Level of Complexity
- Level of Pace
Other elements to keep in mind:
- Culture
- Application area / Industry
- Life-cycle stage
- Strategic Importance
Myths and Truths about project management
What does a Project Manager do?
- Public Domain
- Based on Best Practices
- Common Project Language
- Certifications
- Foundation
- Practioner
What to control?
- Better planning and communication
- Can be applied to any type of project
- Clarity of Roles and Responsibilities
- Consistency
- Easy assessment
- Management by exception
- Promotes learning
- Proven Best practice for projects governance
- Results oriented not task oriented
- Widely Recognized
Project output versus Project Benefits
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